My jaw pops and clicks when i open and close it??

Question

almost every other day my jaw pops and clicks like it's double jointed or something, it sometimes even gets to where i can't open it too wide. It freaks me the hell out, especially when it pops all loud!! WHAT THE HECK IS IT??????

Answer 1

TMJ stands for temperomandibular joint syndrome. There are things that can help. Don't chew gum or anything really chewy. There are different types of surgery. There is an appliance you can wear if you grind your teeth at night (alot of people do and it can cause tmj). Sometimes if your bite is out of alignment it can cause this. Some people are helped with braces. Don't pop it on purpose. It is wearing away cartillage from your jaw joint. I almost think it could be hereditary because I have it and 2 of my daughters do too. I'm 50 and have had it since I was 12. It is much better now and my jaws still work fine. See an oral surgeon. They might refer you to another doctor who specializes in it.

Answer 2

Oh wow. You have what I have called TMJ. Please get to the dentist as soon as possible. In my case, a wisdom tooth was knocking my jaw outta wack and stressing out the tendons. That is what was making the popping and clicking sound. Try Advil and really soft food until someone can look at it.

Here's some help: http://www.tmj.org/

Answer 3

I had this problem too. I talked to my dentist about it and they thought it was something called TMJ (can't remember at the moment what that stands for) but the dentist made me a special mouth guard from clear soft rubber that fits my teath like invisalighn braces. There are cheaper versions that don't fit the teath such as football mouthguards that would surve the same purpose. The reason for the mouth guard is because with TMJ the cause for jaw problems is the gringing of your teath when you sleep.

For me the worst of my problems come when i run in a track meet race because when i'm breathing hard i tense up my jaw muscles. and i have had it be stuck so i can't open it more than 1'' wide by the time i reach the finish line.

bottom line reduce your stress if you can and try to relax. if you think you may be grinding your teath try a mouth guard and/or talk to your dentist.

Answer 4

THE JOINT IS MORE FLEXIBLE/DOUBLE JOINTED - EXERCISE WILL STRENGTHEN THE MUSCLES AND HOLD IT IN PLACE BETTER, SO YOU DON'T TALK ENOUGH - HE, HE.

Answer 5

It's called a TMJ condition. Maybe your dentist can help.

Answer 6

I have the same problem it's called TMJ, by dentist actually noticed it. It's from grinding my teeth. She made me a guard for my mouth. Which now I think you can buy a guard at stores. I found this link that explains it.

Answer 7

Don't chew alot of gum if you can help it! It only makes it worse. I used to have that problem, but after i stopped chewing so much gum it got better. If it does turn out to be TMJ, you could start to get severe headaches that would require you to get shots in your jaw to relieve the pressure and make your head quit hurting. get it checked out soon!

Answer 8

i had this once. i tried hard to close it and wouldnt close for 1 second. and then i had a nightmare i smashed my mouth in by closing it too fast (sorry if that grossed you out how do you think i felt) i got a gum abscess not long after. if you feel any toothache in the next month dont sit it out get to the dentist

Answer 9

TMJ


Best Wishes.....lock up is near.

Answer 10

You have tetanus and are going to die, lol.

In all seriousness, you've probably knocked it a little out of place. Tell your dentist the next time you go in for a checkup... it's nothing big.